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New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
A new thoroughfare is planned to run directly from the community into downtown Villa Rica. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Real estate isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a psychological one. Only a human being can navigate both. Continue Reading AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
In addition to the residences, The Parson will feature 4,100 square feet of ground floor retail space. Continue Reading Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer income-eligible seniors. Continue Reading New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
